November, 2016 “...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11 Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK ~ Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 20, No. 11 EXECUTIVE BOARD The next regular meeting will be February 8, 2017 Dinner @ 6:30 Meeting @ 7:30 Association Website www.plba.org November 6 Daylight Savings Ends Support Meeting February 9 @ 10:30 Mission Partnership February 9 @ 1:30 Association Office Closed November 10 for Veteran's Day & November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving From your PLBA Staff $10 per person Retired Pastors & Widows are free of charge Association Christmas Banquet Thursday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. Sharon Baptist Church Featuring: Link Union 1996 2016 RSVP by calling 405-273-4558 no later than Monday, November 14 @ noon
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November, 2016
“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11
Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK ~ Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 20, No. 11
“Let The Name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. It is He who changes the times and epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding; it is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him” (Daniel 2:20-21, NASB). Many of you, just as I, are amazed at the presidential campaigns currently being conducted. Likewise, many of us are praying for God’s wisdom to know how to vote. It appears that neither candidate is qualified to hold the office of president. But, because we have an election process that is being followed, the decision will be decided November 8… so far as man is concerned. So far as God is concerned, He changes the times and epochs (periods) and removes kings (presidents) and establishes kings (presidents). Even though He has given us a role to play in a free democracy, He is still the Sov-ereign God who has all wisdom and power. There is nothing about either of our presidential candidates that God does not know. We have only to look at the party platforms and the running mates to discern which “governance” is closest to God’s word. Character of candidates certainly matters, but the character and over-riding wisdom and power of God matters much more. May God have mercy on us, expose the nation’s deeds of darkness and cause the glorious gospel of Christ to shine upon us (II Cor. 4:3-6). Oh, how we desperately need revival in the church and awakening in the nation!
Encouragingly Yours, Russell Cook
“A Good Pastor” I Timothy 4
This chapter begins with Paul identifying the condition of the church “in later times” he says, “some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.” He then gives young Pastor Timo-thy (and us) some defenses against these conditions. A good Pastor will faithfully LEAD the church in the defense.
I. A good Pastor will be a SERVANT LEADER (v. 6b) A. He will be a BIBLICAL LEADER (v. 6) B. He will be a DISCIPLINED LEADER (vv. 7-8) C. He will be a CONFIDENT LEADER (v. 10)
II. A good Pastor will be an EXEMPLARY LEADER (v. 12) (five exemplary characteristics of a godly Pastor) A. He is an example in WHAT HE SAYS (“in speech”)
Psalm 19:14 B. He is an example in HOW HE ACTS (“in conduct”)
Joshua 1:8 C. He is an example in HOW HE LOVES (“in love”)
Matthew 22:37-39 D. He is an example in HOW TO BELIEVE (“in faith”)
Acts 16:31, Jude 1:3 E. He is an example in HOLY LIVING (“in purity”)
Romans 6:12-14
III. A good Pastor will be a PUBLIC LEADER (vv. 13-16) A. Involves the PUBLIC READING OF SCRIPTURE (v.13b) B. Involves the POWERFUL PREACHING OF SCRIPTURE (v.13c) C. Involves the POSITIVE TEACHING OF SCRIPTURE (v.13d) D. Involves the PERSISTENT DEVOTION TO SERVICE (vv.15-16) The overriding goal of the Pastor and his ministry is to “ensure salvation both for yourself and those who hear you” (v. 16b). With this kind of Pastor the church can be the church that God planned from the beginning.
— rrc
It Might Preach!
Word of Encouragement PLBA WOMEN
Baptist Women World Day of Prayer Monday, November 7, 2016 @ 10 a.m.
Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee Everyone is invited to join in prayer for the world.
For more information please call 405-273-2105
Mission Celebration
Faith and Foster Care Symposium: Impacting God’s Kingdom
November 14, 2016 Southern Hills Baptist Church, OKC
What a day and age in which we live! We live surrounded by confusion and endless talk and swirling differences of opinion. We hear in the news of how human beings are capable of treating one another in the most horrific ways. Natural disasters are happening almost faster than can be reported. Some people have no qualms about habitually lying or maybe flaunting their sins or desperately trying to cover them up. Our national focus seems to imply these issues can be solved by electing the right official(s). As media pundits continually analyze and discuss the latest political news, there still seems to be a remnant of moral awareness—even among those who don't appear or profess to be Christians—as they struggle to hold public figures to a slippery slope of public accountability. "Where does that moral awareness of right and wrong come from?" It literally comes from the remain-ing shadows of the Judeo-Christian truths, based upon knowing the one, true, holy God. That should immediately “pivot” us right back to HIM, to HIS holi-ness, to HIS absolutes, to HIS laws, which are pure and timeless. A strange dichotomy exists in our world today: the attempt to remove the Ten Commandments, for instance, from public display, and yet, many seem disappointed or even astounded when people break those very laws in their everyday living. Why? Because in a civilized nation, who can say they really want to live in a land where people murder, covet, steal, bear false witness (lie), break up marriages with unfaithfulness, and dishonor their parents? If all of those basic tenets of the faith truly disappeared, we would quickly and horribly self-destruct. Yet, that only has to do with the “laws” regarding our relationship with our fellow human beings. The first few of the Ten “laws” speak to our relationship with holy God, giving Him full allegiance and honor. As Christians, our ultimate responsibility is to honor HIM with all that we are and all that we do. Let us not lose our focus and settle for looking to mankind for all of our answers, instead of serving HIM in such a way that we will most assuredly be able to stand in HIS presence one day and hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expense Ending Bal. 9-1-16 9-30-16 Budget $25,698.19 19,730.01 20,155.08 $25,273.12 Designated $174,040.60 $175,552.88 Total Monies $199,738.79 $200,826.00
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Birthdays
1 Mrs. Vicki (Larry) Sparks 36325 Lake Road Shawnee OK 74801 Pastor’s Wife, Blackburn Chapel
2 Rev. Ellis Rolette 405 N. Pesotum Shawnee, OK 74801 Retired Pastor
4 Rev. Mike Haines 355960 E 960 Rd Stroud, OK 74079 Pastor, Deer Creek
10 Mrs. Colleen (Bob) Fowler PO Box 95 Tryon, OK 74875 Pastor’s Wife, First, Tryon
11 Mrs. Karen (Jerry) Gray 581 N. Peebly Road Choctaw, OK 73020 Pastor’s Wife, Emmaus
13 Rev. David Henry 503 S Market Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, Calvary
13 Dr. Ed Moore PO Box 270 Newalla, OK 74857 Pastor, Pecan Valley
13 Mrs. Althea (Danny) Napier 515 Ann Drive Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor’s Wife, Rock Creek
13 Rev. Darrell Sullivan 331178 E Captain Dr. Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor, First, Wellston
29 Rev. Thom Duncan 9782 Econtuchka Rd Prague, OK 74864 Retired Pastor
29 Mrs. Amy (Jay) Sampson 6 Janeway Place Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, Heritage
30 Rev. Al Farrow 1 Dennis Blvd Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor
Anniversaries
1 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Hazelwood PO Box 891 Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor, Mammoth
12 Bro. & Mrs. Lane Buckley PO Box 122 Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor, Trinity, Wellston
19 Rev. & Mrs. Tony Peak 21425 Trailridge Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, First, Tecumseh
22 Dr. & Mrs. Dan Campbell 20385 Elm St. Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor, Faith, Harrah
28 Rev. & Mrs. Joe Jones PO Box 431 Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor, First, Meeker
November 2016
IMMANUEL, SHAWNEE will be presenting their Christmas musical on De-cember 10 @ 2:00 p.m. and again Sunday, December 11 @ 6:00 p.m. (Todd
Fisher, Pastor) PLBA had a great Annual Meeting on October 18 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Thanks to everyone who attended. (Russell Cook, DOM)
SALLATEESKA has called Don Acker as their minister on Sunday, October 23. May God bless your ministry. (Don Acker, Pastor)
Director of Missions ............................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Moderator ...................................................................... Joe Jones, 405.517.3640 Vice Moderator ............................................................ Billy Benson, 405.595.1053 Treasurer ................................................................... Clint Dawkins, 405.273.5502 Clerk & Office Manager ......................................... Janice Maynard, 405.273.4558 Media Manager .......................................................... Tanya Bruton, 405.273.4558 Discipleship Director ............................................. Mike Hazelwood, 405.279.2451 Family Director ........................................................ Shawn Crawley, 405.229.5813 Worship Director ....................................................... Jason Henson, 405.273.2105 Missions Director........................................................ Kirk Holloway, 405.258.0175 Support Director ................................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Youth Minister ...................................................... Duncan Blackwell 405.273.5509 Licensed Counselor ....................................................... Brett Ellard, 405.275.2222 Licensed Counselor ................................................... Larry Roberts, 405.275.2222
6 Daylight Savings Ends 7 Baptist Women’s World Day Of Prayer Immanuel, Shawnee 8 Election Day 10 VBS Jumpstart, FBC Edmond 10 PLBA Office Closed in honor of Veteran’s Day 11 Veteran’s Day 14-15 BGCO Annual Convention-Quail Springs, OKC 23-24 Thanksgiving Association Office Closed Dec 1 PLBA Christmas Banquet Sharon Baptist Church 6:30 p.m.
AYDELOTTE is seeking a P/T worship minister to lead with blended worship team. Email resume to [email protected]. (Monte Dean, Pastor)
FIRST, SPARKS is taking resumes for bi-vocational music minister for blended services. Please send resumes to: Sparks FBC, c/o Earl Hall, 349117 E 980 Rd, Sparks, OK 74869, or email to: [email protected]. (Perry Tripp, Pastor)
FIRST, TRYON is taking resumes for bi-vocational youth minister, a small salary is included. Please send resumes to: Tryon FBC, P.O. Box 95, Tryon, OK 74875 or call 405-606-5621. (Bob Fowler, Pastor)
KARIS MINISTRIES is prayerfully searching for a bi-vocational pastor for their church. Established as a native church plant in Shawnee, we are rebuilding the ministry to become more effective in our current community of Tecumseh. Send resume to [email protected]
or to Pastor Search Team, 219 E. Jefferson, Tecumseh, OK 74873. ROCK CREEK is accepting resumes for both full-time Youth Minister and part-time Music Minister. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Rock Creek Baptist Church, 44900 Hardesty Road, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. (Danny Napier, Pastor)
